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    Home » Blogging Marathon » Fried Rice | Vegetable Fried Rice

    Fried Rice | Vegetable Fried Rice

    Posted on April 7, 2018 · Last Updated on October 29, 2022 · By Srividhya G · 36 Comments

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    Vegetable Fried Rice is the famous Indo-Chinese dish that is an appetizing medley of cooked rice and vegetables stir-fried together in a simple sauce.

    Vegetable Fried Rice served in a white plate

    A perfect lunch box recipe that pairs well with paneer Manchurian. You need pretty basic ingredients to prepare this mild veggie fried rice and here is how I made it.

    Fried Rice with Veggies

    We all know that fried rice is one sought-after dish that has penetrated into nooks and corners of India and it is one of the known street food as well. There are many varieties of this fried rice like Szechuan fried rice, egg fried rice and fried rice with meats, etc. Today, I am going to share the basic version with minimal ingredients which is perfect for kids and easy to make as well.

    When I prepared this, I shared this dish on my Instagram and mentioned about my migraine saga. You won’t find many soy sauce based recipes on my blog. High sodium food used to my Migraine trigger some nine years ago. But, touchwood after postpartum I have had no complaints of a migraine. Still, I try to avoid high sodium food. My errr, our salt intake is also low.

    Vegetable Fried Rice served in a white plate with a fork and a spoon to the right

    I always go for low sodium soy sauce and products with little or zero msg. Well, I know its difficult as I opt for semi-homemade foods at times, but I try my level best and buy local and sustainable organic products. There is some magic in noodles, and mostly all kids get attracted to them. That’s the case with vaandu and his love for the Indo-Chinese food made me prepare them at home.

    I had Brussel sprouts at home, so instead of cabbage, I used that. I was able to make some dry paneer Manchurian the previous days and kept that as a side for this. I will post the recipe soon after the marathon. :-) But before, here is the fried rice recipe,

    Fried Rice | Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe

    This famous Indo-Chinese dish is an appetizing medley of cooked rice and vegetables stir-fried together in a simple sauce.

    Vegetable Fried Rice - a great lunch box option served and ready

    Ingredients:

    • Green Onions – 3
    • Green Capsicum – 1 tbsp chopped
    • Celery – 1 tbsp chopped
    • Celery Leaves – 1 tbsp chopped
    • Carrot – 1 tbsp chopped
    • Brussel Sprouts – 1 tbsp chopped
    • Garlic Clove – 1
    • Low Sodium Soy Sauce – 2 tsp
    • Sugar – 1 tsp
    • Peanut Oil – 1 tbsp
    • Salt – ½ tsp
    • Pepper – 1 tsp
    • Rice – 1.5 cups
    • Water – 3 cups

    Prep – Work:

    • Chop all the vegetables into small pieces and set aside 1 tbsp.
    • Discard the top part of the green onions and cut the tender edible piece.
    • Wash the rice and cook in your preferred way. You can even use leftover rice for this. Ensure the rice is not hot.

    Steps:

    • Heat the wok or kadai ( I used my copperware for this) and when it is hot add the oil. Make sure you cook over a high flame. We are going to flash cook all the veggies. Hence high heat is vital.

    Adding the finely chopped garlic

    • Add the finely chopped garlic and let it brown up.

    Add green onions

    • Then add the green onions and cook for a minute.

    Adding veggies and cooking

    • Next, add all the veggies and cook for a couple of minutes.

    Adding sauces and condiments

    • We need the veggies to be crunchy, so after two minutes add the sauces and condiments. So add the salt, sugar, soy sauce, pepper and stir well.

    Adding cooked rice

    • Add the cooked rice and mix them.

    Cooking the combined rice and veggies over high heat

    • Cook the combined rice and veggies over high heat for a couple of minutes and that’s it. Turn off the heat.

    Vegetable Fried rice ready before serving

    Serve the fried rice with your favorite gravy or ketchup.

    Vegetable Fried Rice served with a delicious side and greens

    Notes:

    • Oil Usage: I would highly recommend using an oil having a high smoke point like peanut oil or sesame oil or corn oil as we stir-fry over high heat.
    • Do not add too much of veggies, but a little quantity of different variety will add color and flavor.
    • Make sure the veggies are soft but crunchy. Do not overcook.
    • Also, cook after adding rice. That helps a lot in the grainy texture.
    • You can use any variety rice. I used basmati for this.
    • Use veggies of your choice and as always adjust salt and pepper as per your preference and as per the soy sauce usage.
    • I would recommend low sodium soy sauce, but if its hard to source, you can use regular soy sauce.
    • Make sure you cook over a high flame. We are going to flash cook all the veggies. Hence high heat is vital.
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    Fried Rice | Vegetable Fried Rice

    This famous Indo-Chinese dish is an appetizing medley of cooked rice and vegetables stir-fried together in a simple sauce.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Fusion, Indo-Chinese
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 298kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Ingredients

    • 3 Green Onions
    • 1 tbsp Chopped Green Capsicum
    • 1 tbsp Chopped Celery
    • 1 tbsp Chopped Celery Leaves
    • 1 tbsp Chopped Carrot
    • 1 tbsp Chopped Brussel Sprouts
    • 1 clove Garlic
    • 2 tsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce
    • 1 tsp Sugar
    • 1 tbsp Peanut Oil
    • 0.5 tsp Salt
    • 1 tsp Pepper
    • 1.5 cups Rice
    • 3 cups Water

    Instructions

    Prep - Work:

    • Chop all the vegetables into small pieces and set aside 1 tbsp.
    • Discard the top part of the green onions and cut the tender edible piece.
    • Wash the rice and cook in your preferred way. You can even use leftover rice for this. Ensure the rice is not hot.

    Steps:

    • Heat the wok or kadai ( I used my copperware for this) and when it is hot add the oil. Make sure you cook over a high flame. We are going to flash cook all the veggies. Hence high heat is vital.
    • Add the finely chopped garlic and let it brown up.
    • Then add the green onions and cook for a minute.
    • Next, add all the veggies and cook for a couple of minutes.
    • We need the veggies to be crunchy, so after two minutes add the sauces and condiments. So add the salt, sugar, soy sauce, pepper and stir well.
    • Add the cooked rice and mix them.
    • Cook the combined rice and veggie over high heat for a couple of minutes and that's it. Turn off the heat.
    • Serve the fried rice with your favorite gravy or ketchup.

    Notes

    • Oil Usage: I would highly recommend using an oil having a high smoke point like peanut oil or sesame oil or corn oil as we stir-fry over high heat.
    • Do not add too much of veggies, but a little quantity of different variety will add color and flavor.
    • Make sure the veggies are soft but crunchy. Do not overcook.
    • Also, cook after adding rice. That helps a lot in the grainy texture.
    • You can use any variety rice. I used basmati for this.
    • Use veggies of your choice and as always adjust salt and pepper as per your preference and as per the soy sauce usage.
    • I would recommend low sodium soy sauce, but if its hard to source, you can use regular soy sauce.
    • Make sure you cook over a high flame. We are going to flash cook all the veggies. Hence high heat is vital.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 761IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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    Comments

    1. Suma Gandlur says

      May 29, 2018 at 8:53 pm

      I am loving your lunch box series and the variety you are trying to provide the kid. This fried rice is also no exception.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        May 30, 2018 at 9:23 am

        Thanks Suma.

        Reply
    2. preeti garg says

      May 14, 2018 at 6:11 am

      Fried rice is one of mine fav… i can eat any day and any time.. perfect for tiffin meal also.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        May 14, 2018 at 9:42 am

        Oh yes. Thanks :-)

        Reply
    3. Mayuri Patel says

      April 22, 2018 at 12:09 pm

      Getting migraines is not funny at all. I know how it feels. Fried rice with different vegetables like celery and Brussels sprouts looks delicious. I should try this recipe out instead of the usual veggies I use. A good filling lunch box meal for both adults and kids.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 22, 2018 at 6:35 pm

        Thanks. I know migraines are not fun. Glad its all over. :-)

        Reply
    4. Priya Srinivasan says

      April 16, 2018 at 8:51 am

      5 stars
      perfect dabba vidhya, this is making me hungry! perfectly cut veggies too, looks very pretty on the plate!!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 16, 2018 at 10:39 am

        Thanks, Priya. :-)

        Reply
    5. cookingwithsapana says

      April 11, 2018 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      I can have fried rice for breakfast, lunch or dinner too. They definitely would make a nice and filling meal and so easy to cook in one pot.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 11, 2018 at 1:15 pm

        Yeah true, Sapana.

        Reply
    6. Padmajha PJ says

      April 10, 2018 at 11:42 pm

      5 stars
      Fried rice looks perfect Srividhya. I make this when I have no clue on what to pack for lunch. I send this along with a raita and the kids love the combo! Your lunch box looks so good yaar!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 11, 2018 at 11:06 am

        Thanks a lot, PJ

        Reply
    7. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      April 10, 2018 at 8:49 pm

      5 stars
      My kids love brussels sprout and they would love this fried rice for lunch box. Next time I buy some Brussels sprout, I am going to save a few to make this rice.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 10, 2018 at 9:58 pm

        One good way to sneak in Brussels sprout. :-) Let me know how they liked it Sandhya.

        Reply
    8. Sandhiya says

      April 09, 2018 at 10:27 am

      5 stars
      I simply love fried rice especially the home made ones. Even i too can’t stand sodium rich food. So always prefer low sodium soy sauce. The entire lunch box looks awesome with those manchurian as sides !!!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 09, 2018 at 9:31 pm

        Thanks Sandhiya. Glad to know I am not only one to go behind low sodium soy sauce. :-)

        Reply
    9. Gayathri Kumar says

      April 09, 2018 at 3:29 am

      5 stars
      That is a beautiful lunch box. Fried rice has always been my fav and with paneer manchurian it looks super inviting..

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 09, 2018 at 9:30 pm

        Thanks Gayathri.

        Reply
    10. Vidya Narayan says

      April 09, 2018 at 1:47 am

      4 stars
      Absolutely delicious. The moment I saw this on insta this morning I knew I had to comment on the post. We have few similarities, like you, I avoid soy sauce for the extra dose of salt it lends to the dish. I make do with few sauces, I am not a very big fan of chinese either but my husband certainly is. Will plan this for him sometime.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 09, 2018 at 9:26 pm

        Oh same pinch Vidya… Tell me about the soy sauce saga. Sighhh. I don’t make it often either, but sometimes for kiddo I do make it. :-) Thanks much for your comment.

        Reply
    11. Srivalli Jetti says

      April 08, 2018 at 10:40 pm

      This is one of my staple dish that gets packed regularly, you surely have packed it with so many veggies..lovely box!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 09, 2018 at 9:24 pm

        Thanks, Valli.

        Reply
    12. Vaishali Sabnani says

      April 08, 2018 at 5:41 am

      I like this lunch box. The rice looks lovely, simple but very appealing. The paneer on the side is such a fabulous idea…and the grapes to mellow you down. Excellent Lunch box !!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 08, 2018 at 10:02 pm

        Thank you, Vaishali. :-)

        Reply
    13. Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says

      April 08, 2018 at 2:50 am

      5 stars
      Such a classic dish .. Makes it best pair with some Manchurian.. Beautifully presented.. Love it vidhya!!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 08, 2018 at 10:02 pm

        Thanks much da.

        Reply
    14. Harini says

      April 07, 2018 at 7:07 pm

      5 stars
      That is a great one, Srividhya. My older one will not even let me complete the sentence if she hears me say Indo-Chinese. She will assume that I am making it for her. So be it breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner, the answer is always ‘YES’

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 08, 2018 at 10:06 pm

        All kids love Indo Chinese right… Please make it your daughter soon. :-)

        Reply
    15. Pavani says

      April 07, 2018 at 6:17 pm

      5 stars
      I love fried rice – easy to make and so easily customized to ones taste preferences and fridge vegetable stock status. Perfect to pack for lunch too.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 08, 2018 at 9:46 pm

        Oh yeah very true. :-)

        Reply
    16. Priya Suresh says

      April 07, 2018 at 2:09 pm

      My kids love to carry fried rices often in their lunch box, and the box is seriously very tempting to finish the whole box with less efforts. Droolworthy dish.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 08, 2018 at 9:46 pm

        Yeah, very true. :-) Thanks Priya.

        Reply
    17. manjulabharathkumar2016 says

      April 07, 2018 at 9:36 am

      5 stars
      Omg you making me hungry !! that is a perfect combo fried rice and paneer manchu..Fried rice looks so so inviting and to pair with the paneer manchu is just fantastic. Noodles are kids friendly they tend to like it in all form, isn’t it.. How thoughtful of you to add brussel sprouts in it, as I said earlier you kid has some unique taste buds My daughter won’t even try brussel sprouts.. The complete meal looks fabulous and you are rocking with your lunch box recipe vidhya !!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 08, 2018 at 9:22 pm

        Thanks, Manjula. I didn’t tell the kiddo about Brussel sprouts and as I ran out of cabbage I went ahead with that. As it was the small amount we didn’t see a big taste difference. So I worked out. :-)

        Reply
        • Deepthi says

          February 21, 2020 at 6:07 am

          Where will get the lunch box steel

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            February 21, 2020 at 9:56 am

            It’s the lunch bots brand. I got this from Amazon online.

            Reply

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